Delaware LLC Incorporation for Turkish Digital Agencies
Turkish digital agencies can incorporate a Delaware LLC to access global payment gateways and international client markets. This structure requires compliance with both US federal reporting obligations and Turkish Corporate Tax Law (KVK) Article 3.
The process involves formal registration in Delaware, obtaining an EIN, and establishing a US business banking presence. Founders must maintain accurate records to satisfy IRS information return requirements.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- Setupdoola setup$297.00
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$297.00
What the tax authority sees
Delaware LLCs are pass-through entities for US federal tax purposes, meaning income is taxed at the member level unless effectively connected to a US trade or business (ETBUS).
KVK Article 3 (kurumlar vergisi mükellefiyeti); Genç Girişimci İstisnası opt.
Turkish digital agencies should leverage the US-Turkey Double Taxation Treaty to avoid double taxation on service income and ensure proper documentation of ETBUS status.
- 01IRS Form 5472 and 1120 penalty of $25,000 for late or incomplete filing
- 02KVK Article 3 compliance for Turkish tax residency
- 03Potential permanent establishment risk if managed from Turkey
From filing to funded bank account
US LLC (Delaware) vs Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)
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